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Advocate | Banking & Recovery Law Specialist | Civil & Commercial Litigation | LL.M. | Published Legal Researcher

About

Result-oriented legal professional with over 5 years of comprehensive experience in litigation, banking law, and legal advisory services. Currently practicing at the High Court of Madhya Pradesh and District Courts in Bhopal. My core expertise lies in banking litigation, debt recovery proceedings, and civil/commercial matters. I bring specialized knowledge in SARFAESI Act, Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) procedures, Negotiable Instruments Act (Section 138), Consumer Protection, and Constitutional Law. What I bring to the table: → Extensive experience in drafting plaints, written statements, writ petitions, revision petitions, appeals, interim applications, and legal opinions → Strong background in legal research, case law analysis, and precedent compilation across civil, commercial, property, and constitutional matters → Proven track record in trial preparation, evidence organization, and cross-examination support → Published researcher with papers in international law journals on environmental law and human rights I hold an LL.M. and a B.Com.LL.B. (Hons.) degree. My academic foundation, combined with hands-on experience across multiple legal domains—from the National Green Tribunal to banking institutions—enables me to provide strategic, compliance-focused legal solutions. Open to connecting with legal professionals, corporate counsel, and organizations seeking expertise in banking law, recovery litigation, and civil matters.

Location

Bhopal

Work experience

Legal Associate at Soni Law Associates, Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos, •Handle suits and cases before Trial Courts, Appellate Courts, High Courts, Tribunals, and the National Green Tribunal (NGT) across revenue, service, consumer, criminal, matrimonial, Section 138 (NI Act), MACT/insurance, and property matters. •Conduct legal research, analyse precedents, prepare case law compilations, and draft pleadings, petitions, appeals, revisions, interim applications, affidavits, and legal opinions. •Oversee trial preparation and case management, including evidence strategy, case briefs, and cross-examination planning, while ensuring strict procedural and statutory compliance. •Manage client advisory and stakeholder coordination, providing clear legal assessments, strategic guidance, and regular case updates.

Legal Freelancer at Freelance, Dec 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos, Draft and review a broad range of commercial and corporate contracts, with focus on risk allocation, enforceability, and commercial practicality. Experience includes Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), consultancy agreements, vendor and supplier agreements, employment and independent contractor agreements, and commercial addenda. Recently drafted a comprehensive NDA acting for the Disclosing Party, covering confidentiality lifecycle management, purpose limitation, exclusions, permitted disclosures, intellectual property ownership, remedies, indemnities, data security, and governing law and jurisdiction. Work closely with clients to translate business objectives into clear, unambiguous contractual protections, anticipate potential breach scenarios, and deliver legally compliant and commercially sound outcomes.

Legal Consultant at District and Sessions Court, Dec 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, • Conduct comprehensive legal research on complex issues across civil, commercial, property, and constitutional matters; analyze precedents and prepare detailed case law compilations • Draft court documents including plaints, written statements, replications/rejoinders, writ petitions, revision petitions, appeals, interim applications, affidavits, and legal opinions • Assist in trial preparation, organize documentary evidence, prepare cross-examination notes, and compile case briefs for court proceedings • Maintain comprehensive case files, track cause lists, coordinate hearing schedules, and ensure timely compliance with procedural requirements • Conduct client meetings, explain legal positions, collect necessary documents, and provide regular case updates

Legal Consultant at Senior Counsel's Office(High Court of M.P. & District Courts), Jun 2019 - Dec 2024 · 5 yrs 7 mos, •Conduct comprehensive legal research on complex issues across civil, commercial, property, and constitutional matters; analyze precedents and prepare detailed case law compilations •Draft plaints, written statements, replications/rejoinders, writ petitions, revision petitions, appeals, interim applications, affidavits, and legal opinions •Assist in trial preparation, organize documentary evidence, prepare cross-examination notes, and compile case briefs for court proceedings •Maintain case files, track cause lists, coordinate hearing schedules, and ensure timely compliance with all procedural requirements •Conduct client meetings, explain legal positions, collect necessary documents, and provide regular case updates.

Certified Legal & Research Intern at Union Bank of India, Jun 2018 - Jul 2018 · 2 mos, On-site, • Worked under the mentorship of Mr. Subhas Chandra, Chief Manager (Law). • Drafted and vetted critical legal documentation, including recovery notices and pleadings, in support of bank litigation. • Conducted specialized research on SARFAESI Act, DRT, and Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Sec. 138) to develop case strategies. • Ensured legal processes maintained strict regulatory compliance with RBI guidelines, thereby mitigating institutional risk. • Provided strategic input during advisory meetings to safeguard the bank's financial interests.

Education

Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law, Jagran Lakecity University

Master of Laws - LLM, Rabindranath Tagore University